City of Sparta seeks community help for housing grant applicationResidents asked to submit photos documenting housing conditions to support CHIP funding requestSPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) The City of Sparta is asking residents to help support its application for Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) funding by submitting photos that document housing needs within the city limits. City officials say the funding application is aimed at addressing health, safety, and repair issues affecting homes across the community. “These photos help document the real conditions residents are facing and strengthen our application for funding that could make a meaningful difference in our community,” the city said in a statement. Types of conditions requestedThe city is looking for photos showing housing conditions that raise health or safety concerns or require major repairs. City leaders say community participation is critical to advocating for safer and healthier housing for Sparta residents.